Embrace design innovation with Beth Orr as she keeps you up to date on the latest home design trends, new products, renovation ideas and more.

March 21, 2017

Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo Friday, March 24 – Sunday, March 26 Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, 300 Lakeside Ave. Visit Dover Home Remodelers @Booth #822 It’s time to renew, refresh and restore your home with inspiration from the Expo: Now in its fourth year, the show is an excellent resource for the latest… Read More

March 16, 2017

What a night it was for our talented Dover team last Friday at the NARI Evening of Excellence featuring the 2017 Contractor of the Year (CotY) Awards. And we didn’t go home empty handed! Dover brought home awards in three categories: FIRST PLACE – Interior renovation: $175,000-$250,000 FIRST PLACE – Bathroom remodel: $30,001-$45,000 HONORABLE MENTION… Read More

March 8, 2017

The Greater Cleveland area is home to many talented residential remodeling contractors—which is why it’s such a rewarding experience to compete for the NARI Contractor of the Year (CotY) awards. This year, our team at Dover submitted four projects for consideration—all managed by female designers—in the following categories: Bathroom remodel: $30,001-$45,000 Bathroom remodel: $45,001-$60,000 Kitchen… Read More

Picking up where we left off in our last blog, here are Items #6-10: some pitfalls to avoid when hiring a remodeling contractor: NOT ASKING IF THE CONTRACTOR IS INSURED AND BONDED Confirm that the contractor has liability insurance. This is important on so many levels. If a worker gets injured while on the job… Read More

So often, homeowners approach Dover after an unpleasant renovation experience with another contractor, asking for our help to complete or redo work in their homes. Unfortunately, there are contractors out there that make promises, yet don’t follow through. While none of us has a crystal ball that shows the guaranteed outcome of our remodeling project,… Read More

The unseasonably warm weather brought the crowds out in droves to the 36th annual NARI Home Improvement Show this past weekend—and it’s safe to say that HGTV’s Matt Muenster was a big part of the attraction, too. While he was on stage, every chair was full. Dover sponsored Matt’s guest appearance at the show so… Read More

January 16, 2017

If you’re looking for fresh ideas for breathing new life into your home, then head to the 36th annual NARI Home Improvement Show: It’s the ultimate resource for the latest in home products, services and design trends. The Show features local contractors, designers and distributors and offers how-to clinics, and DIY presentations—everything you need to master… Read More

December 29, 2016

It’s hard to believe that 2016 is winding to a close. Thanks to our wonderful team here at Dover, as well as our valued vendors, trades and customers, we’ve enjoyed another successful year, marking our 32nd in business, while establishing a few new milestones. Here are some highlights: Hellos and Good-byes. Our team grew in… Read More

December 8, 2016

The American basement has come a long way. It used to be that basements were damp, musty spaces relegated to seasonal storage. But times have changed. Today’s basements hold a wealth of potential that, when tapped, provides livable square footage for everything from home theaters and fitness centers to sports bars. Our team at Dover… Read More